#VU78768 Out-of-bounds write in macOS - CVE-2023-38604

Vulnerability identifier: #VU78768

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-38604

CWE-ID: CWE-787

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerable software:
macOS

Software vendor:
Apple Inc.

The vulnerability allows a local application to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition within the OS kernel. A local application can trigger an out-of-bounds write error and execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

Install updates from vendor's website.

• https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213843